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for retention as built is being sought Garreth Cahill for: 1. Single-storey log cabin for residential purposes. 2. One steel container for storage of animal feed and general domestic storage. 3. Planning Permission for New Sewage treatment system and associated percolation area and all associated screen landscape planting and associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing eligibility criteria and significant technical concerns regarding wastewater disposal in an area of high flood risk and high water table.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by the Rural Housing policy for an Area Under Urban Influence.
  • The proposed wastewater treatment system is non-compliant with the EPA Code of Practice 2021 due to the high water table and the site's location within a high-probability flood risk area.
  • The development is considered prejudicial to public health and safety and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 7.8.4 of the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a single-storey log cabin and a steel storage container, alongside permission for a new sewage treatment system at Ballyhendricken, Ballycallan, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located within an 'Area Under Urban Influence' and a high-probability flood zone. The proposal was refused because the applicant did not demonstrate compliance with the local rural settlement strategy and the wastewater proposals were deemed technically deficient and environmenta...
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